FootyMAD's Aston Villa match preview

Last updated : 17 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Newcastle United v Aston Villa fixture

Newcastle Utd. prepare to entertain Aston Villa at St. James' Park at tea-time on Saturday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Magpies are clearly on top, having won 44 and lost only 14 of the 71 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James' Park was less than a year ago, in January 2007, with Newcastle Utd. running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Wed 31 JanNewcastle Utd.3-1Aston VillaPREM
2006/2007Sun 27 AugAston Villa2 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2005/2006Sat 11 FebAston Villa1 - 2Newcastle Utd.PREM
2005/2006Sat 03 DecNewcastle Utd.1 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2004/2005Sat 02 AprNewcastle Utd.0 - 3Aston VillaPREM
2004/2005Sat 28 AugAston Villa4 - 2Newcastle Utd.PREM
2003/2004Sun 18 AprAston Villa0 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

The away form of Aston Villa however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Villans, and 4 goals against.

Newcastle Utd. find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 3 points they have accumulated from 1 games. Aston Villa are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Newcastle Utd.6123575
Aston Villa632111511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Newcastle Utd. at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Magpies will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Newcastle Utd. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Aston Villa Undefeated in last 5 away games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.